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What if we haven't gotten Christianity wrong—but haven't fully appreciated it for all it's worth? That's what we're exploring today with Dr. Alister E. McGrath, a renowned Christian scholar, Oxford professor, author, and former atheist.
After sharing his journey from atheism to faith, Dr. McGrath explains how Christianity isn't just true; it can profoundly transform our lives. Because it isn't just an idea to believe; it's a reality to experience.
And even though it's more than 2,000 years old, Christianity can still speak powerfully to the human heart, addressing many of life's biggest questions, such as "Who am I? What am I worth? What's my purpose? And what can I do?" 
So, if your faith has become all too familiar—or if you're wondering if what you believe is even relevant—listen in! This conversation will give you a fresh perspective and help you see what a difference Christianity can make.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Get Alister's book, Rethinking Christianity: A Thoughtful Guide to a Life-Changing Faith
I also recommend Alister's books, C. S. Lewis -- A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet and Science & Religion: A New Introduction
Visit Alister's Website
 
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What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you hoped—and you're left wondering, "Where are You, God?"
Singer-songwriter, author, and my friend, Tammy Trent, knows that question personally. When a devastating tragedy struck, Tammy had to grieve not only what she had lost, but also release the life she thought she would have. It wasn't easy, but as she walked through her deep pain and loss, she learned to trust God's presence and character.
So today, Tammy gives us biblical insight and practical tools for facing the hard questions we all ask in seasons of pain and disappointment. We talk about navigating unmet expectations and unanswered prayers, grieving without losing hope, and finding the strength to endure when life feels impossible.
If you've ever felt like God is silent, distant, or nowhere to be found in the middle of your pain, Tammy will remind you that your questions don't disqualify your faith—and that you are never alone.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Listen to Tammy "spill the beans" with Ann Voskamp, Annie F. Downs, Liz Curtis Higgs, and Shaun Groves
Get Tammy's book, Where Are You Now, God? Discovering the Unshakable Truth that You're Never Alone
Visit Tammy's Website
God is Just Not Fair: Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense - book by Jennifer Rothschild
Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense - Bible study by Jennifer Rothschild
 
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What if the hard things in your life aren't just something to get through—but opportunities to grow stronger on the other side?
In this episode, Leslie Bosserman and I talk about emotional endurance: what it is, why it matters to your faith, and how you can develop it even when you're not fully aware of your emotions. Leslie teaches you how to build your emotional muscles so you can face challenges and persevere through setbacks and disappointment.
Plus, Leslie will teach you to "Say Goodbye to Someday," a skill that will help you stop living in the shoulds, coulds, and somedays and start asking what God might be doing in you right now.
So, if you're facing a difficult season, feeling stretched too thin, or simply want to be prepared for whatever comes next, this conversation will give you practical tools to keep going, keep growing, and trust God with the process.
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Get Leslie's book, Emotional Endurance: Faith-Fueled Skills for Bouncing Back
Get your FREE GIFTS from Leslie
Watch Leslie's TEDX talk
Visit Leslie's Website
Me, Myself, & Lies: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself - book by Jennifer Rotschild
 
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Praying the same prayer every day might sound repetitive or rigid, but when Pastor Matt Smallbone made the radical decision to pray the Lord's Prayer every day for a year, it changed much more than his prayer routine. It changed his daily walk with God.
In this episode, Matt talks about his "prayer experiment," sharing what he discovered about the barriers that keep us from prayer, how the Lord's Prayer gives us a framework without becoming a formula, and what he would say to those who feel reluctant or discouraged about prayer.
And then… we're not just going to talk about prayer; we're going to pray together as worship leader and songwriter Michael O'Brien sings over us the Lord's Prayer.
So, if you're wondering whether you're praying the "right" way, struggling to pray consistently, or questioning whether your prayers really make a difference, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
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THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen.
(Matthew 6:9-13)
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Prayer Experiment: How Praying Like Jesus Realigns Everything - Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, and Our Posture Toward God and the World by Matt Smallbone
When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible
The Lord's Prayer - song by Michael O'Brien
 
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Welcome to the Jennifer Rothschild Show! I'm so glad you're here. In this trailer, I'll tell you what the show is all about, what you can expect, and why you'll want to pull up a chair and listen in each week. It's where thoughtful people come to grow, so get ready—let's grow together!
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (2 Peter 3:18)
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